The meaning of “καύχημα”
Understanding kaúchēma reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
boasting, (whereof) to glory (of), glorying, rejoice(-ing). - a boast (properly, the object - by implication, the act) i...
καύχημα
boasting, (whereof) to glory (of), glorying, rejoice(-ing). - a boast (properly, the object - by implication, the act) in a good or a bad sense
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 4:2 | “For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.” Word: καύχημα (kaúchēma) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:15 | “But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, than that any man should make my glorying void.” Word: καύχημα (kaúchēma) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:12 | “For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but give you occasion to glory on our behalf, that ye may have somewhat to answer them which glory in appearance, and not in heart.” Word: καύχημα (kaúchēma) | |
| Galatians 6:4 | “But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.” Word: καύχημα (kaúchēma) | |
| Philippians 2:16 | “Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.” Word: καύχημα (kaúchēma) |